• On 7 June 2008, it became a part of the larger Vatnajökull National Park.[1]. ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jökulsárgljúfur National Park.
  • The Jökulsárgljúfur National Park was protected as a national preservation area in 1973 but later on, in 2008 it was merged with Vatnajökull.
  • The Jökulsárgljúfur National Park covers an area of 150 km² (93 mi²) and a length of 35 km (22 mi) along the western side of the glacial river Jokulsa.
  • A National Park was established in Jökulsárgljúfur canyons and the surrounding area in 1973 and expanded to include Ásbyrgi in 1978.
  • Jökulsárgljúfur was declared a protected national park in 1973 and has been part of Vatnajökull National Park since 2008.
  • 1. Take a Hike: With its stunning views, lush valleys, and abundant wildlife, Jökulsárgljúfur National Park is a hiker’s paradise.
  • This round trip through Jokulsargljufur National Park will take you the better part of a day, especially if you incorporate a few hikes into your schedule.
  • Vatnajökull National Park offers a unique opportunity to witness the untamed beauty of Iceland’s wilderness up close. Jökulsárgljúfur Hiking Trail Details.
  • Jökulsárgljúfur – vatnajökull national park. It was only a few years ago that Iceland was called ‘Europe’s Best Kept Secret’.
  • The Hljóðaklettar rock formations in Jökulsárgljúfur National Park. ... Meanwhile, road 862 will take you to the western edge of Jökulsárgljúfur National Park.